(06-25-2021, 06:29 PM)jagibelieve Wrote:

(06-25-2021, 05:03 PM)americus 2.0 Wrote: It also sparked the trend of sensationalism in the media. It took it to a whole different level than the average white-knuckle, hand wringing news stories. I have loathed MSM ever since. Now everyone has the click bait headlines that drives me nuts. I just want the facts without the drama.

I so much would like to respond to this, but my comment belongs in another forum (politics).

I will say this though.  In the age of "instant news" and social media, there is so much information and disinformation spread so rapidly that it's out of control.  Keep in mind as it relates to the OP.  This all happened before the internet.  It was "broadcast" on television which was pretty much over-the-air or cable (for the younger folks that means a wire that was hooked up to your television).

I’m trans-television-al.  I’m a bothie. Or an all-ie. I remember rabbit ears.  Because we were a poor family in philly.  I remember getting up and  turning the dial looking for squiggle-vision. (Bewbs!). (Or was that a nut sack????)  But I’m also aware of the HD antennas that mainstream OTA providers utilize to air their crap as well as the satellite and streaming services.  I really ought to have a dedicated flag to show others how unique I am as an individual that watches all types of television.

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